David T. McLeroy 1949-2022

David was born Jan. 15, 1949, in Bremen, Ala., to John Paul McLeroy and Berla Ralph.

He graduated from Highland High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.

David was president and owner of Geneva-Liberty Steel and former owner of Geneva Steel located in Youngstown.

David was a passionate golfer and business leader, who loved all things Put-in-Bay, boating and time with his pets. His love for golf meant 6 a.m. tee times before work and many family, friend and business golf outings. His love of all things Put-in-Bay led to a built-in bar that was a wonderful addition to his annual Independence Day celebrations with friends from Nashville. David always looked for opportunities to use his bow-thruster to captain his boat to Put-In-Bay and back with family and friends.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Barb McLeroy; his brother-in-law and close friend, Steve Starynchak; and his children, Denny Bernier and wife, Catalina of Leesburg, Va., Donald Bernier and wife, Kim of Poland, Doug Bernier and wife, Christina of Powell, David McLeroy and wife, Jennifer of Greenwich, Conn., and Cindy Ricciuti-Brown and husband, Kent of Roseville, Calif. He also is survived by 10 grandchildren, Ashley, Shelby, Samantha, Madison, Evan, Emma, Eliana, Edmond, Christian and Aviana.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

He will be laid to rest in Poland Riverside Cemetery.

Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to the family.

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